Oh the trees.
How can there be so many trees?
Growing up in the desert area all my life, I am use to
certain kinds of trees. Particularly pines…how I miss my pine trees. Walking
out of Union Station, I was blown away by several things.
1. The Capitol Building was right there!!!!!
2. Oh jeez! The humidity! It’s like someone put a
wool sweater on and sent me to stand in the sun!
3. The green. There are trees everywhere.
Of course I knew that from when I had come ten years before,
but still.
After Enterprise came and picked me up and I got the car,
and then headed back to the station to get the rest of my luggage. I quickly
learned that Utah drivers are some of the most polite, well mannered,
individuals…the vast majority of folks out here don’t seem to realize the point
of a blinker…which makes driving feel like a real-life version of Mario Cart.
Living up in Utah has spoiled me when it comes to directions
I always know which way I am facing. I find great comfort in knowing where I am
and where I am headed, direction-wise.
However here…I am totally lost. My brother David can attest
to that. My first two hours in DC were spent on the phone with him, trying to
figure out where I was. They don’t have “freeways” out here. They have
“parkways” and “beltways” and “highways” that run through residential areas…so
different. And the roads go literally anywhere and everywhere!
David was the best and helped me figure out how to get to my
hotel for the night (despite my preparing by printing off directions and
looking at maps…). Upon arriving, I took a blessedly long shower (no showers on
trains) and settled in for the night. The next morning I would be moving into
my apartment and wanted to be well rested. I also took the time to download a
compass app on my tablet so know at least I know which direction I was going.
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